Sea Croft

Self Catering

A stunning and substantial detached house designed by award winning Scottish architects, Sea Croft has an elevated position on the Sleat peninsula in the south of Skye, with breathtaking views to the islands of Rum and Eigg.

A stunning and substantial detached house designed by award winning Scottish architects, Sea Croft has an elevated position on the Sleat peninsula in the south of Skye, with breathtaking views to the islands of Rum and Eigg. It is within a 5 minute walk of the beach and Tarskavaig Point with dramatic views of the rugged Cuillin mountains.

The house stands in a quarter acre of mainly grassed garden, with a decking area accessed by patio doors from the dining area, so the wonderful views may be enjoyed when sitting either inside or out.

The internal design is indeed stunning. There is an impressive kitchen-dining area with soild oak wood flooring and a high ceiling with velux windows to give maximum natural light. An arch leads through to the sitting room with woodburning stove. This, with underfloor central heating and double glazing, ensure that the house is a cosy place to which to return after a day in the hills or sightseeing. There is a downstairs double bedroom with en-suite double shower.

Stairs from the living area lead to a gallery which provides additional seating with a spectacular outlook to the Isles. Off this are three more bedrooms and the family bath and shower room.

Ainley Party, North Yorkshire 18/09/2010Sea Croft has been a lovely holiday home for us, thank you so much for all the welcoming touches – the dog bowl ready for a travel weary hound was a lovely touch! We have spent most of our time exploring this side of the island, enjoying walks and wildlife a plenty; seals and otters at Dun Scaith Castle, an eagle and buzzards at Point of Sleat and even an angry adder at Loch a-Ghlinne. Spent some lovely days returning to Sea Croft to sit and gaze out of the window at the ever changing panorama of Rum, beautiful!

Dion, John & Lulu (the dog), Renfrewshire 25/09/2010Sea Croft has been welcoming and homely. The finishing touches were very much appreciated. The views speak for themselves. We can also recommend "The Smokehouse" at the end of the road and the food at night at the Eilean Iarmain Hotel was fantastic. Also the lunch at the Broadford Hotel was good (12-2). The wildlife is both beautiful and entertaining. We look forward to a return!

Out and About:

Sleat is known as ‘the Garden of Skye’ which, lush and green, is entirely different to the rest of the island. The traditional crofting community at Tarskavaig is reached by a single track road from the main Armadale-Broadford highway, readily accessible either by bridge or ferry from the mainland. Rarely indeed will you not find yourself face to face with deer as you make your way to the other side of the peninsula. The coast line on this side is quite stunning, rugged with rocky headlands, beaches and the ruined castle of Dun Scaith to explore, all affording great opportunities for waterside picnics, with arguably the best views of the Cuillins on the whole of the island. Look out for seals here, they are perhaps as common in the water as the deer on the hills!

Walkers and climbers will hurry off to the Cuillins. For something less strenuous and closer to home, you can take boat trips from Ardvasar (shops, café, hotel) or visit the gardens and visitor centre at Armadale Castle. To the north, Broadford is the place to go for supermarket shopping and petrol and beyond there all the attractions of Skye await – Portree, Dunvegan Castle and the Coral Beaches, the Old Man of Storr and the Quirang, the golf course and the ferry to Raasay at Sconser – the list goes on.

Sleat is also well off for excellent places to eat. The Hotel at Eilean Iarmain does excellent bar meals and has regular celidh evenings, or for another special evening out, you can visit Lady Claire Macdonald’s Michelin Star resturant at Kinloch Lodge.

Gradings

Awards

Opening Times

Open All Year

2015 Opening Times

1 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015

Children

Children Welcome

Cot Available

Highchair Available

Facilities

No Smoking Permitted

Location

Coastal Location

Island Location

Remote Location

Rural Location

Sea/Loch View

Transport

Bike Storage Available

Parking

Private Parking

Domestic

Dishwasher

Electric Shaver Point

Freezer

Fridge

Gas Cooker

Hairdryer Available

Heating Throughout Property

Indoor Drying Facility

Iron Available

Ironing Facilities

Kitchen

Laundry Facilities on Complex

Linen Provided

Lounge

Microwave

Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove

Outdoor Drying Facility

Shower

Telephone

Towels Provided

Tumble Dryer

Washing Machine

Leisure Facilities

CD Player

Garden

Radio

Satellite / Cable TV

TV Lounge

Television

Special Requirements

Families

Groups Welcome

Non smokers

Pets Welcome

Pets Welcome By Arrangement

Senior Citizens

Single Travellers

Young People

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Road Directions

Access the Isle of Skye via Skye Bridge from Kyle of Lochalsh. A87 towards Broadford and turn left onto A851 towards Armadale after approx. 12 miles take second right turning signposted Tarskavaig (8 miles) along single track road.

Alternatively, access Isle of Skye via ferry from Mallaig to Armadale (45 minute ferry crossing). Take A851 towards Broadford and after 3 miles turn left signposted Tarskavaig (8 miles) along single track road.

Public Transport Directions

From the nearest information centre:- Broadford Tourist Information - A87 out of Broadford towards Kyle of Lochalsh. Turn right onto A851 towards Armadale after approx. 12 miles take second right turning signposted Tarskavaig (8 miles) along single track road.

Getting there by railway:- Please note a car is required to access Sea Croft which is located in a remote crofting community.

Kyle of Lochalsh Station - Sea Croft is approx. 20 miles from Kyle of Lochalsh Station.

Mallaig Station - Ferry from Mallaig to Armadale. Sea Croft is approx. 12 miles from Armadale

Getting there by aeroplane:- The nearest airport is Inverness Airport. Sea Croft is a two hour drive from Inverness Airport via A9 North; A835 and A832 west to Achnasheen; A890 to Stomferry and A87 to Kyle of Lochalsh across the Skye Bridge to Broadford; A851 towards Armadale after approx. 12 miles take second right turning signposted Tarskavaig (8 miles) along single track road. Detailed directions to Sea Croft available on booking.

Gasgow Airport - Sea Croft is four hour drive from Glasgow via Skye Bridge or ferry from Mallaig to Armadale.

Edinburgh Airport - Sea Croft is four hour drive from Edinburgh via Skye Bridge or ferry from Mallaig to Armadale.

Getting there by ferry:- Ferry (45 minute crossing) available to Isle of Skye from Mallaig to Armadale (all year round although limited service in winter). Take A851 towards Broadford and after 3 miles turn left signposted Tarskavaig (8 miles) along single track road.

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